souvenir

noun

ˈsü-və-ˌnir How to pronounce souvenir (audio)
Definition of souvenirnext
as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship

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Recent Examples of souvenir Where to Shop This & That As the premier gift shop in Ely, This & That sells a host of souvenirs for all interests and shoppers. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 That belief was debunked long ago, but the tusks remain popular souvenirs in Canada and Greenland. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 The final score and the entire experience delivered a Hollywood ending for Iowa native Hill, who was seen taking an ear of corn as a souvenir. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Visitors to Monstropolis can also buy souvenirs at Scareporium. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
Noun
  • Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The story of how the major knee injury derailed his career is a reminder of how quickly things can change in the NFL and how short the shelf life of even the most gifted running back can be.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminder
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  • Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Oak Lawn Public Library commemorated the village’s memorial to the tragedy with a visit from its creator.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorial

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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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